CENTENNIAL NEWS

TOP ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

Chili Cook-Off: Sign up to bring your best chili for tasting or simply stop by to sample some delicious chili! Proceeds help fund youth activities, including the annual summer mission trip. [SIGN UP HERE]

Compassion

Mental Health Resources: To go along with our sermon series Death & Life, we wanted to make a list of mental health resources that may be useful to you or to refer to a friend or family member.

Compassion Team Collecting Hats and Mittens: We are working with the Hats and Mittens organization to provide kids with warm items this winter. You can help by dropping off hats and mittens (waterproof preferred) by the Christmas tree at the east entrance of the Roseville campus or in the decorated box in the SAP entryway from Dec 1 - Dec 15. Or send your donation to Centennial UMC with Hats and Mittens on the memo line by Dec 17. Contact: Sally McCarville | 651-226-3871

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Office Volunteer Sign-up: Can you help us cover the Roseville front office desk? Volunteers will be answering phones and helping with light office work as needed (details and instructions provided). [CLICK HERE] to sign up!

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

Discipleship

Intergenerational Advent Series: Wednesdays Dec 4-18, 6-7pm in the Roseville Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a meal at 5:30 and stay for activities as we explore our Advent series “Words for the Beginning” together. All ages welcome and encouraged to attend.  

FLAMES Service Project with Youth: Wednesday, November 20th, 6pm, Roseville Fellowship Hall. Packaging gifts and making cards.

Connectivity: Sundays, 10:30am, Roseville Asbury 1. Ken Rice will be facilitating our discussion of Psalms for the November 17th & 24th meetings.

UWF Christmas Brunch Save The Date: The UWF Christmas Brunch will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 7.  More information coming!

UWF Circle Meetings: 
All are welcome to visit one of our Circles and experience our UWF Purpose.  Their meeting times are:

Sarah Circle - Tuesday, November 19th, 9:30am, Linden Lounge.
Chair Mim Heggerston 763.786.4624

Martha/Mary Circle - Thursday, November 21st, 1:30pm, Linden Lounge.
Chair Nancy Jacob 651.238.7119

Ruth Circle - Thursday, November 21st, 7:00pm, Linden Lounge.
Chair Diane Anderson 651.398.5904

Bible Study - Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6pm, *Linden Lounge (Just for November 20th). This fall we will be starting in the book of Romans. Contact Mark Meyer for more information: mark.meyer@netzero.com

Bible Study at St. Anthony Park: Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.

Justice

Miracle Moments: Saturday, December 14th, 11am-3pm, Roseville Campus. We still need loads of gifts! To contribute gifts, you can drop them off at either campus. Sign up to volunteer at this joyful event. Additionally, we desperately need help with sending sponsorship letters to potential donors, so if you might be able to help out or have questions please contact Karensa Fischer ASAP | patinapatina@me.com

[CLICK HERE] to sign up to volunteer
[CLICK HERE] to view gift ideas
[CLICK HERE] to access the amazon Wishlist

Ignite Your Heart Thank Yous!: Thanks to the continued generosity of Centennial members and other supporters, this year Ignite Your Heart campaign awarded a total of $22,000 in support to Black and Indigenous students enrolled in the St. Paul Urban Teacher Residency (SUTR) program. SUTR is a partnership between St. Paul Public Schools and the University of St. Thomas that aims to increase the number of teachers that are skilled in teaching in an urban setting. Thank you for your continued and generous support. If you’re interested in learning more and/or getting involved, please contact Pamela Isham at pdisham@gmail.com.

Want to get involved? Contact: Monique Lindquist moniquelindquist@gmail.com

Worship

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching this week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan
Together For Joy - November 10th-24th
Coming together for joy! In our annual stewardship series, we will be casting a vision for all that we can do and all that we can accomplish when we come together as one faith community. Responding to the challenges that face our faith community with enthusiasm, wonder, and commitment to growing in love of God and neighbor, let us envision the future at Centennial UMC together. And may it be a joyful future!

Roseville Strings Christmas Carol Singalong Coming Up!: Monday, December 9th, 7:30-9:00pm, Roseville Sanctuary.

United Methodist Student Day: Sunday, November 24th. Help support United Methodist Scholarships for students!
[LEARN MORE HERE]

Blessing of the Quilts: These quilts made by the Piecemakers for Emma Norton Services, especially for Restoring Waters and Emma’s Place last year. These quilts were blessed during our Roseville Worship service on November 10th.

Thank you to the church garden team!

Thank you to the awesome church garden team who has kept our church grounds looking inviting to all this season.  Special thanks to Doug Jordahl, Marie Anderson, and other members who helped plant and mulch in the spring.   Team members: Susan Blakeslee,  Bonnie Bougie, Lucinia Coles, Kathy Nelson, Norm Nelson, Deb Newman, Beth Oelke, James Ohalloran, Laura Pramann, Chris Rohde, Steve Rohde, Suzanne Sancilio, Jerry Weaver, and Dodie Woodis.

COMMUNITY Info

Charge Conference Announcement: Saturday, November 23rd, 5pm, Roseville Campus. Centennial UMC members are invited to participate in a duly called Charge Conference on Saturday, November 23rd at 5 pm at our Roseville Campus.  This year our Conference Superintendent is presiding over cluster church conferences to approve clergy compensation packages and other business of the church.  You are welcome to participate in the conference as well as welcome members of neighboring congregations who will be in attendance. If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Whitney | wsheridan@centennialumc.org

Be Aware of Phishing Emails: We are receiving multiple reports of phishing emails impersonating Pastor Whitney Sheridan. These are fake. Do not respond or click any links or attachments. Legitimate email addresses will end in @centennialumc.org, or @centennialumc.ccsend.com. If you are ever unsure of the legitimacy of an email from one of our staff, you should always call that person and check if they sent you that email.

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